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Wanted Conventional seat for '81 XJ650

Discussion in 'For Sale, Trade/Swap, Wanted' started by Bluegray57, Mar 20, 2018.

  1. Bluegray57

    Bluegray57 Active Member

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    I recently purchased a '81 XJ650 (see avatar) with the factory king/queen seat and sissy bar option. I'm considering changing it over to the conventional seat with the lower back rest. If you or know someone that has one, I would be interested in asking price. Thank you.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    is this the seat you have?
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    No, his has the real tall back on the passenger section
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    I am picking up a XJ650J tomorrow with the tall seat
    never liked that style
    .that seat in photo is on ebay along with a few regular seats
     
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    Found a seat. Should be here sometime next week. Will have to keep a lookout for a grab bar
     
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    I have a grab bar, hard to tell from the pic in your avatar but your grab bar appears to be there?
     
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    You're absolutely correct. The bike isn't with me at the moment and I took another look at the photo. Looks like the short grab bar is still there with the high sissy bar mounted over it. When the seat arrives this week, I should be good to go. Thanks for pointing that out.
     
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    I found a seat on EBAY. Needs a new cover, but looks to be in pretty good shape. Suppose to be delivered this Wednesday and will have a better idea then.
     
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    there is a guy on ebay sells seat covers for xj's for around 35$ fit good on my 550 maxim.
     
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    I was considering adding a bit more foam to the top. I have a 34" inseam so flat footing isn't an issue. Is there any wiggle room in the cover for extra thickness?
     
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    yes. the guy makes the seat covers to order and will work with you if you are adding a lot of extra foam
    mine worked well with just adding carpet padding
     
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    Good to know. Thanks.
     
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